Nov 16, 2012

Being Thankful

I have had a case of the blues lately, finally able to shake it off. I can only handle so much stress before I shut down totally. Thank God for Rocco who makes me get out of bed. He is a very vocal dog, so when he needs attention he barks right in my ear. There is something to be said for having a sense of purpose and being responsible for another living thing. No laying around when another living thing depends on you.
Everytime I think I have gotten rid of all toxic people in my world a new one pops up. Like a weed. This weekend Rocco and I are going to Joe's this weekend, so that should be a refreshing change. I drive by the outlet strip and just repeat "I will not stop and spend" over and over.
I have been managing my medications very well and that is a great feeling. The Paxil seems to be helping alot. I am just wondering if your body gets used to a certain medication and needs to be changed or upped. I need to remind myself to mention this to my doctor at my next visit. There are just days that seem harder than others. I constantly feel like I am playing catch up.
When I drive through Lancaster, Pa on my way to Joe's I am always amazed as I pass a horse and buggy with a family on their way to the local market to sell their wares. They seem content to work, have faith and be thankful. It's at these times when I feel that I have so much to be grateful for. That is what I need to remember on the sluggish days.

I stumbled onto your blog while searching for A3 references and was delighted to see them as your sidebar quote. "CLARITY IN MUDDY WATERS" is brilliantly stated and made me smile on a day when I truly needed it. In return, I'm dropping a link to a picture I took of some clear waters enjoying sunbeams. It's moments like those that make me feel particularly thankful as well.

Appearances can be decieving too..i watched a prog the other night on tv about Amish that escaped ..one boy was severley injured in a ca crash and his parents who were Amish wouldnt even go and see him in hosp, saying that his accident was Gods curse on him for leaving..Yes Dogs are great, they feel .....

butterflies- I watch a show called "Breaking Amish"..it's about how they have that time period to leave and experience the world outside of their normal environment. How horrible to blame God. My God is a loving God, not a punishing God. You are so right, dogs do feel. Nice to hear from you again..xoxo

chimi- A fellow Alabama 3 fan? Yay!!!! The reason that quote on the sidebar is there is simple. The words ring true. I am an avid fan. I saw your photos..very lovely and striking.

WM- I have so many feelings about "Paxil" or whatever they choose to prescribe people. Yes, I do feel better mentally; but the real world is something we all have to deal with, medicated or not. Coping skills are the most important gift a parent can give a child. xoxo

My girl and I had an Amish dinner once,near Lancaster, when we lived just across the border in Maryland and I worked at Peachbottom power plant construction. We were directed to a long table and sipped tea and coffee whilst others arrived at the table -- total strangers at our table. When the table was full of about 10 people the food came: Large bowls and plates of veggies, potatoes, many types of meat passed around We ate like kings and queens while getting to know folks from all over the country telling their stories, and telling our stories. It was a memorable get-together (40 yrs ago) and a neat way to get people together. Should be more of this "intermingling" in our worlds.

I just realized that the blogs help do the same thing, that is promote conversation and interaction with others around the world --- neat.

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